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Naval Air Station Key West, FL Fishing Trip — October

Your Naval Air Station Key West, FL Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 83°F / Low 78°F5.4" rain · 19 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in October

69 species
Yellowtail SnapperGood
Yellowtail Snapper
Various
BonefishGood
Bonefish
Various
Vermilion SnapperGood
Vermilion Snapper
Various
Yellowfin TunaGood
Yellowfin Tuna
Various
Red GrouperGood
Red Grouper
Various
GrouperGood
Grouper
Various
HogfishGood
Hogfish
Various
HoundfishGood
Houndfish
Casting · Trolling
MackerelGood
Mackerel
Various
Mangrove SnapperGood
Mangrove Snapper
Various
Bigeye TunaGood
Bigeye Tuna
Various
SailfishFair
Sailfish
Various
TarponFair
Tarpon
Various
Mahi MahiFair
Mahi Mahi
Various
BarracudaFair
Barracuda
Trolling · Casting
Yelloweye SnapperFair
Yelloweye Snapper
Various
PermitFair
Permit
Various
Silk SnapperFair
Silk Snapper
Various
OpahFair
Opah
Various
GruntFair
Grunt
Various
TripletailFair
Tripletail
Various
Knobbed PorgyFair
Knobbed Porgy
Various
KingfishFair
Kingfish
Various
Black GrouperFair
Black Grouper
Various
Lane SnapperFair
Lane Snapper
Various
Blueline TilefishFair
Blueline Tilefish
Various
BonitoFair
Bonito
Various
Sheepshead PorgyFair
Sheepshead Porgy
Various
ConeyFair
Coney
Various
Gag GrouperFair
Gag Grouper
Various
Golden TilefishFair
Golden Tilefish
Various
Goliath GrouperFair
Goliath Grouper
Various
Gray TriggerfishFair
Gray Triggerfish
Various
Jolthead PorgyFair
Jolthead Porgy
Various
King MackerelFair
King Mackerel
Various
Snowy GrouperFair
Snowy Grouper
Various
Spanish MackerelFair
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
Striped MarlinFair
Striped Marlin
Various
WahooFair
Wahoo
Various
Whitebone PorgyFair
Whitebone Porgy
Various
Yellowfin GrouperFair
Yellowfin Grouper
Various
Tiger GrouperFair
Tiger Grouper
Various
PalometaFair
Palometa
Various
PigfishFair
Pigfish
Various
Queen TriggerfishFair
Queen Triggerfish
Various
Red PorgyFair
Red Porgy
Various
Scamp GrouperFair
Scamp Grouper
Various
Schoolmaster SnapperFair
Schoolmaster Snapper
Various
Skipjack TunaFair
Skipjack Tuna
Various
Cubera SnapperFair
Cubera Snapper
Various
Dog SnapperFair
Dog Snapper
Various
Frigate TunaFair
Frigate Tuna
Various
GraysbyFair
Graysby
Various
Horse-eye JackFair
Horse-eye Jack
Various
LadyfishFair
Ladyfish
Various
NeedlefishFair
Needlefish
Various
African PompanoFair
African Pompano
Various
Blackfin TunaFair
Blackfin Tuna
Various
Blue MarlinFair
Blue Marlin
Various
Cero MackerelFair
Cero Mackerel
Various
Mutton SnapperFair
Mutton Snapper
Various
Blackfin SnapperFair
Blackfin Snapper
Various
Jack CrevalleFair
Jack Crevalle
Various
White MarlinFair
White Marlin
Various
Black MarlinLow
Black Marlin
Various
HalfbeakLow
Halfbeak
Various
Longbill SpearfishLow
Longbill Spearfish
Various
Warsaw GrouperLow
Warsaw Grouper
Various
Nassau GrouperLow
Nassau Grouper
Various

October Weather in Naval Air Station Key West

83°F
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
5.4"
Rainfall
19
Rainy Days

Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

9 Guides Matched

Key West Fishing Connection - Key West Fishing Connection
Key West Fishing Connection

Key West Fishing Connection

4.9(73)Top Rated

Discover topwater fishing with Key West Fishing Connection! Fish the vibrant Atlantic Ocean and enjoy an unforgettable angling experience. Join us now!

Naval Air Station Key West, Florida
Fish Daily Charters - Fish Daily Charters
Fish Daily Charters

Fish Daily Charters

5(54)Top Rated

Embark on thrilling Key West Marlin Fishing Charters! Experience adrenaline-pumping encounters at affordable rates. Book your adventure now! #KeyWestFishing

offshoreMarlin
Naval Air Station Key West, Florida
Key West Charter Fishing - Key West Charter Fishing
Key West Charter Fishing

Key West Charter Fishing

5(37)Top Rated

Feel the thrill of fly fishing Key West’s flats. Chase bonefish, tarpon, and permit in crystal-clear waters with expert guides. Book your adventure now!

BonefishPermitTarpon
Naval Air Station Key West, Florida
Southpaw Fishing - Southpaw Fishing
Southpaw Fishing

Southpaw Fishing

4.9(31)Top Rated

Enjoy your Key West fishing charters with award winning Capt. Brad Simonds. Southpaw Fishing offers the best deep sea fishing as well as, bottom fishing, wreck fishing, kite fishing, live bait fishing, and light tackle fishing. Click to learn more!

Naval Air Station Key West, Florida
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Corsair 2 Sportfishing

Corsair 2 Sportfishing

4.3(45)
Naval Air Station Key West, Florida
SeaClusion Charter Fishing - SeaClusion Charter Fishing
SeaClusion Charter Fishing

SeaClusion Charter Fishing

4.5(22)Top Rated

Deep Sea Fishing Charter based out of Key West, FL. We have been fishing out of Key West for 25 years. Experience the thrill of the catch.

Naval Air Station Key West, Florida
Reel Fly Charters - Reel Fly Charters
Reel Fly Charters

Reel Fly Charters

5(6)Top Rated
Naval Air Station Key West, Florida
Reel Fresh Fishing - Reel Fresh Fishing
Reel Fresh Fishing

Reel Fresh Fishing

5(2)Top Rated

Experience unforgettable private fishing charters in Key West, FL. Book your offshore, reef, or Dry Tortugas fishing trip today!

Naval Air Station Key West, Florida
Stock Island Fishing Charters - Stock Island Fishing Charters
Stock Island Fishing Charters

Stock Island Fishing Charters

Naval Air Station Key West, Florida

Stock Island fishing charters at the entrance to Key West. Many different charters offered for all types of anglers and vacationers.

inshore
Naval Air Station Key West, Florida
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

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Sailfish

Various
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M
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A
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O
N
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Tarpon

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Mahi Mahi

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Barracuda

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For offshore / inshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Light rain jacket

Florida Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$17
Non-Resident$47
Requirements

Required for ages 16-65. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately. Charter trips often include license.

Buy License Online — Florida

Species Regulations

Yellowtail Snapper
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per person per day
Size Limit:12-inch total length minimum

Included within the snapper aggregate bag limit of 10 fish per person per day.

Bonefish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Catch-and-release only
Size Limit:Catch-and-release only

All bonefish are catch-and-release only. Use of multiple hooks with natural bait is prohibited.

Vermilion Snapper
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 Vermilion Snapper per person, per day within the 10 reef fish aggregate bag limit in state waters.
Size Limit:10-inch minimum total length in state waters

Federal waters have different regulations; check NOAA Fisheries guidelines for the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic.

Yellowfin Tuna
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person or 15 per vessel, whichever is more restrictive
Size Limit:27-inch minimum fork length

Vessels harvesting tuna and other highly migratory species must obtain a federal Highly Migratory Species (HMS) permit.

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